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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-Spring Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThis course is designed to enable students understand the basic concepts, principles, theories, actors and applications of international relations.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.,Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.,Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. ,Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.,International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.,Military force: The use of force, types of force.,International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. ,International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.,Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. ,Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.,Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.,The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.,International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.,The Future Tracks of International Relations.
Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1- Analyze the historical development of international relations: 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.1- Categorize the evolution of international relations in terms of periods and theories.13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.2- Examine the transition of international systems within cause-consequence relationship.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.3- Predict the future tracks of international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2- Make case and regional analyses: 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.1- Choose relevant actors and levels of analyses. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.2- Use proper concepts to analyze and comment on international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.3- Identify processes of international relations composed of state and non-state actors. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.4- Point out the interaction between international politics, organizations and international law. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.5- Indicate how international relations interact with other fields such as economics, politics, technology and environment.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3- Use the concepts and theories of international relations as analytical tools:10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.1- Make pro and con statements, give examples and cluster cases while explaining the theories of international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.2- Discuss and apply in what ways the concerned theory can be useful in understanding the selected cases. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.3- Analyze and discuss actual cases from theoretical perspective.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4- Scrutinize international conflicts and propose possible solutions:10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.1- Define the actors, processes and outcomes of conflict while defining the problematic. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.2- Cluster obstacles and facilitators of alternative solutions.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.3- Make cost-profit analyses to understand to what extent alternative solutions can meet expectations of the concerned parties.10, 13, 16, 4, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.
2Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.
3Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies.
4Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.
5International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.
6Military force: The use of force, types of force.
7International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law.
8International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.
9Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business.
10Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.
11Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.
12The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.
13International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.
14The Future Tracks of International Relations.
Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management.
Resources
Joshua S. Goldstein ve Jon C. Pavehouse, Intarnational Relations, Pearson Education. 2014.
Stephen Walt, The Relationship between Theory and Policy in International Relations. Annual Review of Political Science 8, 2005: 23–48. Robert Art and Robert Jervis, eds. International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues. Longman, 2006. James Dougherty, and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff. Contending Theories of International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey. Longman, 2001. Michael Doyle, Ways of War and Peace: Realism, Liberalism, and Socialism. Norton, 1997. Robert C. North, War, Peace, Survival: Global Politics and Conceptual Synthesis. Westview, 1990. Dower, Nigel. An Introduction to Global Citizenship. Edinburgh, 2003

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations.
X
2
PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions.
X
3
PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives.
X
4
PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders.
X
5
PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications.
X
6
PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities.
X
7
PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life.
X
8
PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders
X
9
PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders.
X
10
PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
X
11
PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions.
X
12
PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving144
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam51050
General Exam61060
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)156
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(156/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-Spring Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThis course is designed to enable students understand the basic concepts, principles, theories, actors and applications of international relations.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.,Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.,Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. ,Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.,International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.,Military force: The use of force, types of force.,International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. ,International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.,Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. ,Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.,Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.,The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.,International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.,The Future Tracks of International Relations.
Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1- Analyze the historical development of international relations: 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.1- Categorize the evolution of international relations in terms of periods and theories.13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.2- Examine the transition of international systems within cause-consequence relationship.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
1.3- Predict the future tracks of international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2- Make case and regional analyses: 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.1- Choose relevant actors and levels of analyses. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.2- Use proper concepts to analyze and comment on international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.3- Identify processes of international relations composed of state and non-state actors. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.4- Point out the interaction between international politics, organizations and international law. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
2.5- Indicate how international relations interact with other fields such as economics, politics, technology and environment.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3- Use the concepts and theories of international relations as analytical tools:10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.1- Make pro and con statements, give examples and cluster cases while explaining the theories of international relations. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.2- Discuss and apply in what ways the concerned theory can be useful in understanding the selected cases. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
3.3- Analyze and discuss actual cases from theoretical perspective.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4- Scrutinize international conflicts and propose possible solutions:10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.1- Define the actors, processes and outcomes of conflict while defining the problematic. 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.2- Cluster obstacles and facilitators of alternative solutions.10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9A, E
4.3- Make cost-profit analyses to understand to what extent alternative solutions can meet expectations of the concerned parties.10, 13, 16, 4, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.
2Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.
3Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies.
4Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.
5International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.
6Military force: The use of force, types of force.
7International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law.
8International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.
9Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business.
10Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.
11Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.
12The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.
13International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.
14The Future Tracks of International Relations.
Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management.
Resources
Joshua S. Goldstein ve Jon C. Pavehouse, Intarnational Relations, Pearson Education. 2014.
Stephen Walt, The Relationship between Theory and Policy in International Relations. Annual Review of Political Science 8, 2005: 23–48. Robert Art and Robert Jervis, eds. International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues. Longman, 2006. James Dougherty, and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff. Contending Theories of International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey. Longman, 2001. Michael Doyle, Ways of War and Peace: Realism, Liberalism, and Socialism. Norton, 1997. Robert C. North, War, Peace, Survival: Global Politics and Conceptual Synthesis. Westview, 1990. Dower, Nigel. An Introduction to Global Citizenship. Edinburgh, 2003

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations.
X
2
PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions.
X
3
PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives.
X
4
PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders.
X
5
PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications.
X
6
PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities.
X
7
PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life.
X
8
PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders
X
9
PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders.
X
10
PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
X
11
PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions.
X
12
PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100

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